Question

A 64-year-old on chronic beta-blockers is scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery. Hemodynamics are stable. Best perioperative approach to beta-blocker therapy?

Accepted Answer

Continue beta-blocker on the day of surgery

Answer

Stop beta-blocker 24 hours before surgery

Answer

Reduce dose by half pre-op

Answer

Switch to calcium-channel blocker

Answer

Hold and restart 1 week post-op

Practice question

A 64-year-old on chronic beta-blockers is scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery. Hemodynamics are stable. Best perioperative approach to beta-blocker therapy?